Van Halen

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Van Halen's Debut Album Turns 40

The Billboard Hot 100 in 1978 was dominated by disco. Sure you had the occasional Rolling Stones song run up the charts, but otherwise, it was all about The Bee Gees , Andy Gibb from the Bee Gees , Donna Summer , and oh look: Andy Gibb again.

Eddie Van Halen’s iconic instrumental “Eruption” was recorded 40 years ago this weekend, and in honor of the song’s birthday, Wolfgang Van Halen—who’s been with Van Halen since he was just 15—played a flawless rendition of the jam … on the same guitar it was recorded on.

WATCH: Kids Recreate the Recording of Van Halen's Debut Album in One Day

In just 7 months from its release, Van Halen ’s 1978 self-titled debut album was certified platinum. And in just one day in 2017, the Los Rios Rock School students recorded the entire album in Sunset Sound’s Studio 1—the same room where the original album was recorded.

As soon as Metallica's Robert Trujillo dropped the intro bass line to Van Halen's "Runnin' With The Devil," everyone at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA knew they were in for a treat as the metal gods paid tribute to the '70s rock icons in their hometown. And who knew that James Hetfield could hit...

10-year-old Avery “Drummer” was living the dream at Pittsburgh’s Stage AE on April 14 when he was called on stage to perform a cover of Van Halen ’s “Hot For Teacher” alongside Steel Panther . According to his YouTube channel, his “Can I play ‘Hot For Teacher’?” sign was confiscated upon entry to...

6 Bands with Sibling Band Members

When it comes to family, we often have more in common with each other than we’d like to admit. That rings especially true with siblings, with whom we may look, act, and sound alike. And as far as sound goes, many siblings recognize that and go on to create incredible music together. In honor of...